Help with fireplace painting and mirror above mantle.
We don’t love our current fireplace but aren’t in the market to completely revamp it yet. So we are wanting to paint it. We are thinking that we will either go with white paint (same white as walls) for the mantle and the tile, or a white mantle (all the wood) and black tile. Which option better suits the room? Or is there an even better option? And what type of finish is best used on the wood and the tile (I know I don’t want super shiny).
I am also struggling with what mirror to put over the mantle. The blue tape marks 36 inches but I’m thinking we need to go to 42. We were thinking round by are very open. Kinda lost here. We gravitate towards modern farmhouse, transitional and industrial designs.
Thanks!!
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njmomma
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Comments (42)Being encoraged somewhat by "They(mirrors) reflect light and open up a space to add dimension.")).. , I want to add that finding the right mirror is not easy at all. You (a theoretical "you"..insert any pronoun) need it to be certain size, right? That's a big mirror. If you order it online and you dislike it-you're kinda stuck..since the cost to return it might be big, and some stores will ask for restocking fees too, even if their shipping to you was free. So seeing it would be helpful. Everything new and affordable-I personally am not a fan of (yes I do have some in my house, bathrooms for example-because I was already desperate, and nothing suitable on Craigslist for months, and everything I love is expensive). So leaves one more often than not with scouring Craigslist. Again you're very patient and you check each day-or almost each day-so it's easier than art, a mirror-but as somebody who was hunting mirrors also..one needs luck with "his" mirror too. I do have my favorites saved allover..favorite mirrors I mean..I'll check what I have saved. Probably useless to you; but who knows. We might have similar taste or something. I have only one mirror in my house I truly love..but it's quirky. And I could afford it since smaller. Otherwise that site would want 700$ or smth like that..they carry several nice mirrors....See MoreHelp me decide size of painting above fireplace
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Comments (19)Yes! So I got this mirror yesterday. Is it too small? There was another size available but worried it’ll be too large. This mirror is just leaning for now but if its an ok size, i'll mount it say 3-4inches above the mantle?? @Flo Mangan...See Moreksdrogers
5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago
PROAnglophilia
5 years ago
Olychick
5 years agoagk2003
5 years agoi agree with the other suggestions to go with art. i wouldn't hang it, i'd lean it and put one large one and one small one against each other. kind of like this pic:
i'd save the mirror for another spot like over a credenza or console.
for paint finish on the wood, i'd use semi-gloss. i've never painted tile so not sure what finish to use there but maybe something flatter for contrast.
kjoy1
5 years ago
tfitz1006